Citizen Property Insurance is in a crisis. And it has nothing to do with the usual suspects troubling the state-run homeowners insurance company: sinkholes or hurricanes. You can’t even blame Hurricane Matthew for this.

Florida’s Consumer Protection Coalition offers the following suggestions for what to do if your property has suffered hurricane damage: If your home or apartment suffers damage from Hurricane Matthew, contact your insurance agent or your insurance company first and as soon as possible. They are in the best position to assist you quickly. Do not…

Hurricane Matthew could be the first major test of claims-handling capabilities by numerous young insurance companies created since the 2004-05 run of hurricanes that ended with Wilma. And with Matthew’s path still uncertain but looking likely to impact the state, insurers are urging policyholders to protect themselves and their properties while assuring they stand ready…

October 4, 2016 Samantha Sexton – VP Legislative and Regulatory Affairs – Personal Insurance Federation of Florida With life-threatening rains expected to saturate Florida’s east coast, the Personal Insurance Federation of Florida urges consumers to brace for Hurricane Matthew’s approach. By preparing for the worst circumstances, homeowners can increase their odds of not only protecting…